Production Assistant

​Requisition ID: 59976 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Production Assistant is located in Manitowoc, WI and reports to the Production Manager. This role is a manufacturing administration role. The Production Assistant is responsible for checking completed process orders prior to closing out process orders (TECO). They also check process orders to ensure variances are in line within defined tolerances.

 

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

•  Reviewing completed process orders by production to ensure materials input match the bill of materials.

•  Reviewing process orders to ensure variances such as loss %, kgs produced, and machine and labor hours are within the defined tolerances prior to closing the process order.

•  Escalating variances not within tolerances to the correct person responsible which can include recipe controller, plant supervisors, and/or quality supervisors prior to closing

•  Signing off that process orders have been reviewed

•  Assisting in cycle count program

•  Any other duties as required assigned by your manager

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and/or equivalent related experience required

•  Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills

•  Strong time management and organizational skills

•  Knowledge of basic accounting principles

•  SAP knowledge is preferred but not required

The typical starting pay for this role is $22 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). 

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                              

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.      

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Posting Type: DNI